Wednesday May 6, 2026
Mogadishu (HOL) — U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against Islamic State militants in northern Somalia in coordination with the Somali government, U.S. Africa Command said.
The strike took place May 4 in the Golis Mountains, about 75 kilometers (47 miles) southeast of the port city of Bosaso, targeting fighters linked to the Islamic State group’s Somalia affiliate, known as ISIS-Somalia, AFRICOM said in a statement.
The command did not disclose details about the specific units or assets used in the strike, citing operational security.
Somalia has faced persistent threats from extremist groups, including ISIS-Somalia and al-Shabab, which have carried out attacks targeting government officials, security forces and civilians.
AFRICOM said it would continue to work with Somali authorities to counter militant groups and reduce their capacity to threaten U.S. interests, forces and citizens abroad.
